Changing the way
we grow food

Who are RLF AgTech?

RLF AgTech (ASX: RLF) is a technology-driven plant nutrition group with a global footprint. We develop and manufacture high-performance liquid fertilisers designed to meet the demands of modern, large-scale agriculture. By combining our proprietary science with established regional operations, we deliver results for growers across Australia, Asia, and beyond.

Grow more

RLF’s products increase yields by up to 30%+ with a higher nutrition content to improve the world’s food security. By delivering nutrients to our crops in a way that's natural for them, our products increase yield size for every crop type, on any farm.

With this technology, we can help our farmers grow more higher quality produce.

Grow better

With bigger, stronger root systems, crops grown with our products can bring in more nutrients, and a bigger variety of them.

RLF products biofortify the food we grow and eat, leading to increased intake of nutrients, vitamins and minerals.

That means higher quality food and higher micronutrient intake, for happier, healthier humans.

Grow forever

RLF is committed to the long-term future of agriculture. Our liquid fertilisers help restore soil health and biological function, creating a more sustainable system for the next generation.

By focusing on nutrient efficiency and soil resilience, we're building a business that helps farmers stay productive and profitable, no matter the conditions.

BOARD & MANAGEMENT

Ben Barlow

Non-Executive Chairman

Ben has extensive experience as a director having served in both private companies and statutory organisations. He brings strong practical agribusiness experience, and a proven record of building sustained shareholder value, most recently as Director, Australian Wool Network.

His qualifications include Master of Business (Agribusiness) Monash University, and Bachelor of Economics, Latrobe University.

Stuart Upton

Chief Executive Officer

Stuart serves as the Chief Executive Officer of RLF AgTech, steering the company’s strategic vision and its global growth in the crop nutrition industry. With a remarkable history in international agribusiness, Stuart offers a wealth of expertise in commercial strategy, operational leadership, and market development.

He possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications and holds Executive Leadership qualifications from Harvard Business School, with a concentration on Global Business and Leading with Finance.

Andrew Hunter FCPA

Chief Financial Officer & CoSec

Andrew is a seasoned CFO and CEO with exceptional commercial acumen, offering over 30 years of financial and institutional leadership to RLF. He dedicated 22 years to Macquarie Group, notably as the Head of Europe, Middle East, and Africa for Macquarie Capital, before taking on the roles of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Export Finance Australia, and later, Chief Executive Officer of CPA Australia.

He earned a Bachelor of Economics from Monash University and is a Fellow of CPA Australia.

Mike Lu, PhD

CEO Asia and Executive Director

Mike has significant management experience in Chinese plant nutrition markets, and holds a PhD in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition.

He has considerable senior level industry experience, including with Cargill Fertilizer Inc. (USA) and its Cargill Tianjin China (US-Sino Joint Venture) operations.

He is fluent in Mandarin and English.

Paul McKenzie

Non-Executive Director

Paul is the Managing Partner of Agrarian Management Consultants to Agriculture, a leading WA consultancy with offices in Geraldton, Perth and Katanning.

He is a Fellow of AICD, past President of the Australian Association of Agricultural Consultants (WA) Inc and a Ministerial Appointee to various agribusiness review and advisory panels.

Jeremy Evans

General Manager LiquaForce

Jeremy boasts more than 25 years of experience in agribusiness, complemented by a specialised and pertinent background in irrigation and fertigation systems. As an industry leader, he has consistently driven sales growth and enhanced technical expertise across Australia, New Zealand, and Southern Africa. Known for his pragmatic leadership and mentorship, he has earned recognition in the field.

He holds a Bachelor of Applied Business Management from Federation University, an Advanced Diploma of Management, and in Agricultural Engineering.

Hooshang Nassery, PhD

Chief Plant Physiologist

Hooshang oversees the Company’s crop trials and research programs, and provides technical understanding and advice for growers.

He has vast knowledge in his field and has worked as a professor of biology in universities, held senior research studies, and is accredited with several significant findings in the field of plant nutrition.

Frank Lu

General Manager Asia

Frank has considerable knowledge of the Asia Region’s agricultural sector, specifically in addressing the challenges it faces in relation to food security and the need to increase the quality and yield of crops.

His 15+ years’ experience has been gained across a broad range of specialties, including seed technology, product development and import/export markets.